Green Bay Packaging Inc. to Acquire MidCon Holdings


Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA 31 October 2014 -- Green Bay Packaging Inc. announced the acquisition of Great Lakes Packaging Corporation and Midland Container Corporation from MidCon Holdings, LLC, an Arbor Investment Company. The acquisition is effective October 31, 2014 and terms of the deal were not disclosed.

"The acquisition of Great Lakes Packaging and Midland Container, collectively known as MidCon, is an excellent fit for Green Bay Packaging. MidCon is a perfect fit geographically, strategically and most important from a leadership and cultural approach to their business," Green Bay Packaging's President and CEO, Will Kress stated. "The acquisition allows us to grow our company, adding two organizations that have an excellent reputation for service and quality, and who run their operations with a similar business philosophy as ours."

GBP Executive Vice President Bryan Hollenbach added, "The MidCon acquisition strengthens our point of purchase printing and display capabilities, broadens our reach into new markets, and provides us the potential to expand our presence with current customers. It also provides us with a dedicated workforce under great management."